Senior System Integration Engineer

Senior System Integration Engineer

Job Locations

US-CO-Colorado Springs | US-NM-Albuquerque

ID

2024-19469

Category

Systems Engineering: Design and Verification

Security Clearance Requirement

Top Secret/ SCI

Type

Regular Full-Time

Level

Senior

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With more than 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the U.S. and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing

Results that Matter . Come work with the best We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA strives to be a value-added Objective, Responsive, and Trusted partner and premier provider.
The Space and Intelligence (S&I) Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge computer-based solutions, advanced technologies and progressive capabilities to meet those needs.
The S&I Division comprises the Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), the Space Systems Group (SSG), and the Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), which collectively provide outstanding support to help their customers achieve our nation's most critical objectives and goals designed to protect the safety and livelihoods of all U.S. Citizens, military forces at home and abroad.
SPA has an immediate need for highly qualified Senior System Integration Engineers to support our new U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDA&CP) and Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BMC3) Support Services contract (Hemisphere) in the Colorado Springs, CO and Albuquerque, NM areas.
Travel is not anticipated but would occur less than five percent of the time on an occasional and irregular basis and be limited to domestic locations only.
Responsibilities

We are seeking highly qualified Senior System Integration Engineer candidates for the following positions located in the Colorado Springs, CO and the Albuquerque, NM areas:
Senior Integration Hardware Engineer located in the Albuquerque, NM area

Senior Integration Principal Engineer located in the Colorado Springs, CO area
Lead Infrastructure Integration Engineer. located in the Colorado Springs, CO area
We are seeking a highly qualified Strategic Integration Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the following position located in the Colorado Springs, CO area.
The Senior System Integration Engineers shall have:
Extensive knowledge in ground based space Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and integration of hardware.

Advanced ability to work with multiple stakeholders to support antenna installation at numerous sites.

Deep experience with OCONUS fielding preferred with knowledge on overseas installation requirements.

Extensive experience with Specialty Technical Work related to HWIL integration & range capability assessments.

Deep knowledge in System of Systems engineering background and management of ICD's across multiple facilities.

Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of joint intelligence operations, space control methodologies and networks, highly technical understanding of space systems and operations.

The System Architect Specialist SME shall have:
Extensive experience working on highly classified space programs.
Extensive experience in Agile processes and implementation for space range organization and activities.
Expertise in organizational structure, data analytics, and visualization.
In depth knowledge of Space Force command and control infrastructure and platforms.
Extensive experience working directly with Space Force operators.

Qualifications

Required:
U.S. Citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI Eligible
Current CI polygraph or willingness to take one
Earned Masters degree in a system Integration-related discipline, e.g., Systems Engineering, System Development, Project Management, Aerospace Engineering, or Aeronautical Physics
At least 20 years of relevant system integration engineering experience in DoD
Desired:
Specific direct experience performing system integration engineering tasks in the U.S. Air Force and/or the U.S. Space Force space system design, acquisition, and development environments
Specific direct experience performing system integration engineering tasks with space and intelligence backgrounds
Specific direct knowledge and experience with system architecture-related activity associated with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Control, satellite design, launch operations and space system operations
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Transparency Range: 175k - 245k

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